Laurel Park Horse Racing Picks for Friday, September 19, 2025

Below is a table for each race of the day. The table is ordered by our algorythmically calculated expected order of finish. Our program takes into account past performances, workout times, speed ratings, recency, and breeder/jockey data amoung other data points.

Using the “Expected” column, the lower number is better. When there is a clear lowest value, we like that horse best to win. In situations where many horses share low numbers, we like those horses equally well. If no horse is under 3, the results are less clear to us and bettors should examine the race more closely.

Using the “Value” column, we present the minimum payout we would recommend betting the particular horse. Look for higher-paying odds than those listed if you like that horse.

Scratches are notated and will be updated as available.

RACE NUMBER 1 (Starter Optional Claiming) – Starter Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Boat’s a Rockin 2.00 1 2-1
1 1 Noble Jon 4.50 1.8 3-1
5 5 Boss Is a Pal 5.00 2.8 5-1
2 2 Embolden 3.00 4 8-1
3 3 Vamos Viejo 8.00 4.2 8-1
4 4 Tall Order 12.00 4.3 8-1
7 7 Katie’s Notion 10.00 5 10-1
8 8 Upsidedown Man 15.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 2 (Starter Optional Claiming) – Starter Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Brother Conway 2.50 1 2-1
2 2 Byk 5.00 1.2 2-1
5 5 Don’t Wait Up 6.00 3.3 6-1
4 4 Pay Zone 1.80 4.9 9-1
1 1 Daddy Yankee 4.00 5.8 11-1
6 6 Backnthewoods 8.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Starter Optional Claiming) – Starter Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Patty Cakes 2.50 1 2-1
11 11 Cleopatra’s Nile 6.00 1.3 2-1
9 9 Don’t Tell Kelly 12.00 2.7 5-1
7 7 Solving Progress 4.50 3.2 6-1
3 3 Majestic Creed 5.00 3.6 7-1
2 2 Fivecommatwo 12.00 3.7 7-1
5 5 Mainstream Sellout 10.00 3.9 7-1
12 12 Put a Rock On It 8.00 4.1 8-1
6 6 Swan Point 20.00 4.3 8-1
8 8 Spoils of War 30.00 7.1 13-1
10 10 I Can Run 15.00 SCRATCH
1 1 Golden Charm 20.00 SCRATCH
13 13 Lakeside Getaway 15.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 4 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 B West 2.50 1 2-1
5 5 Laddie Dance 5.00 3.5 7-1
1 1 Forward Move 3.00 3.9 7-1
3 3 Mister Agent 4.50 4 8-1
4 4 Little Lance 3.50 4.3 8-1
6 6 Competitive Saint 10.00 6.5 12-1
2 2 Sin Permiso 15.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Bridoza 2.50 1 2-1
7 7 Call Bob 5.00 1.4 3-1
5 5 Completeeffort (IRE) 4.50 2.3 4-1
4 4 Gualillo 3.50 3.4 6-1
3 3 Salming 3.00 3.7 7-1
2 2 Golden Descent 30.00 5.6 10-1
8 8 Brother Bobo 20.00 6.9 13-1
1 1 Long Straw 30.00 8.4 16-1
9 9 Renfro’s Reception 15.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 6 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Screen Test 3.50 1 2-1
7 7 Essentially Gold 30.00 1.4 3-1
9 9 Frosty Mojito 8.00 1.6 3-1
3 3 Lunar Buzz 3.00 2.4 5-1
1 1 Tai Tai Rush 10.00 3.9 7-1
6 6 Common Sense 15.00 4.9 9-1
10 10 Pie Phi 5.00 7.7 14-1
2 2 Hoof and Boots 6.00 9.8 18-1
8 8 Top Down Day 30.00 9.8 19-1
4 4 Coach Mazzula 5.00 10 19-1

RACE NUMBER 7 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Great Andrei 1.60 1 2-1
2 2 Grayson’s Girl 2.00 1.2 2-1
1 1 Weekend Wife 12.00 1.4 3-1
6 6 Gilda’s Girl 8.00 3.5 7-1
7 7 Divine Works 3.50 3.6 7-1
3 3 I Can Do It 20.00 3.6 7-1
5 5 Christy My Love 15.00 5.9 11-1
8 8 Diamond Sue 30.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 8 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Speightful Sis 6.00 1 2-1
1 1 Mopo 2.00 1.2 2-1
3 3 Chickahominy 1.40 1.8 3-1
2 2 Touisset 10.00 2.5 5-1
5 5 Krone 8.00 2.9 5-1
8 8 Preparefortakeoff 12.00 2.9 5-1
6 6 Rapido Rosa 15.00 3.2 6-1
7 7 Peace Out 30.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 9 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Loving Cup 3.00 1 2-1
3 3 Watch Your Tone 5.00 1.9 4-1
7 7 Baby Sox 4.00 2.6 5-1
5 5 Ribbonsinherhair 2.50 3.4 6-1
2 2 Divine Exchange 8.00 3.7 7-1
6 6 Dubstep 4.50 4.8 9-1
1 1 Looking for Water 20.00 5.4 10-1
8 8 Majesty’s Freedom 30.00 8 15-1

Picks are based on historical performance and match-up. Keep up to date on late scratches and other changes – those are not taken into consideration. Sports from the Basement provides no warranty on these suggestions and readers should make picks at their own risk.